KIN 125 Lecture 2: Chapter Two - Intro to First Aid
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Chapter 2 anatomy and physiology of the body systems. Anatomical position: victim is standing erect, arms down at sides, palms facing forward. Supine: victim is lying on back (supine means on spine) Lateral recumbent position: victim lying on side, known as recovery or coma position. Modified haines recovery position: c-spine with compromised airway (high arm in endangered spine) Proximal closer to the midline or limb attachment. Distal further from the midline or limb attachment. Superficial nearer to surface of the body. Deep further from surface of the body. Internal within the limits of the body. External outside the limits of the body. Ipsilateral on the same side of the body. Contralateral on the side of the body. Superior above, or higher than a point of reference. Inferior below, or lower than a point of reference. Medial toward the midline/center of the body. Blood cell production: continuous supply of new blood cells. Mechanical basis for movement: muscle attachment for movement.
